715 1st St SE, Le Mars, IA, 51031
About This Home
Charming, clean, and move-in ready! Welcome to this 3+ bedroom, 2.5 bath home in Le Mars, IA which offers lots of charm, character and thoughtful updates! Enjoy beautiful French doors, original woodwork, hardwood floors, vinyl windows, vinyl siding, newer shingles & newer AC unit. The home offers a spacious kitchen with walk-in pantry and updated appliances, a main-floor owner’s suite, second-level laundry, a handy mudroom with locker system, and a finished lower level with rec room, half bath, and bonus space. Outside, relax on the front deck or entertain in the backyard featuring a paver patio with outdoor bar area featuring a built-in Holland grill. With three garage spaces, alley access, and a convenient location near the school and Cleveland Park area, this rare find blends comfort, convenience and great gathering spaces that you'll enjoy for years to come! Mid American, 24-month utility average reporting $109/mo.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1923
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Water Softener: Included
- Laundry features: Upper Level
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen,Master WI Closet,Pantry
- Finished area below ground: 840
- Finished area above ground: 2,000
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,840
- Total interior livable area: 2,840 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1216231008
- Zoning: R-1
- Zoning description: R-1
- Exclusions: See disclosure
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck,Patio
- Exterior features: Outdoor Kitchen
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 9,147 sqft
- Features: Landscaped,Level,Retaining Wall
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached,Multiple,Garage Door Opener,Concrete
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Heat Wave
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,515 | $18,180 |
| Home Insurance * | $191 | $2,292 |
| Property Taxes | $286 | $3,432 |
| Electricity | $211 | $2,542 |
| Total | $2,203 | $26,436 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | Price change | $299,700 |
| 2026-07-17 | Listed for sale | $312,000 |
| 2019-11-15 | Sold | $225,000 |
| 2019-09-02 | Price change | $235,000 |
| 2019-08-12 | Price change | $243,900 |
| 2019-07-20 | Listed for sale | $255,000 |
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